Info-Psychology.
LA: Falcon Press, 1987. Softbound. Later printing. A revised edition of Exo-Psychology. Signed by Leary. Near fine. More about Info-Psychology
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Press release announcing the formation of The League for Spiritual Discovery.
n.p.:n.p., [1966]. 4to. 5-page mimeo stapled at the corner. Information paper authored primarily by Leary and distributed to the press at League headquarters in Greenwich Village in Oct. 1966 when this religion based on the use of LSD was formed (and the month when LSD was declared illegal). Includes much..... More about Press release announcing the formation of The League for Spiritual Discovery
Record Booklet for Interpersonal Diagnosis of Personality.
Berkeley: Psychological Consultation Services, ca. 1956. 4to. Single sheet folded once to make four pages. First edition. A form created by Leary for use in interpersonal diagnosis of personality. Reproduces one large Interpersonal Diagnostic Circle that Leary devised for measuring characteristics of personality (also prints eight smaller circles). One of... More about Record Booklet for Interpersonal Diagnosis of Personality
Silk-screen poster printing a lovely multi-color portrait of Wyndham Lewis by Erik Zeefdruk.
n.p.: Privately published, 1982. Beneath the portrait is printed: "Black Sparrow Press Poetry Project Wyndham Lewis." One of only 20 numbered copies signed by the artist, this copy is also inscribed to Black Sparrow Press publisher John Martin and his wife Barbara. Fine ( 25.5" x 17.75"). More about Silk-screen poster printing a lovely multi-color portrait of Wyndham Lewis by Erik Zeefdruk
Schematic Drawing for Muybridge II.
NY: Multiples,1970. Single cardstock sheet printing 10 small b&w photos of a naked female torso, enclosed in a printed envelope. This humorous homage to Eadweard Muybridge's Human Locomotion studies was LeWitt's contribution to Multiples' "Artists and Photographs" portfolio of 1970, but is here offered separately. Fine (5 1/8" x 12 3/8"). Scarce. More about Schematic Drawing for Muybridge II
Roy Lichtenstein.
Cincinatti: Contemporary Arts Center, 1967. Oblong 8vo. 8pp. Pamphlet. First edition. Exhibition catalog for Lichtenstein's 1967 show at the Contemporary Arts Center. Color cover illustration by Lichtenstein with text by Larrence Alloway. Illustrated throughout. Fine. More about Roy Lichtenstein
The 100,000 Leaves: An Iconic Sequence for Fra's Movie.
n.p.: [Pleasure Editions, 2015]. 16mo. Pamphlet. First edition. Risograph prints of color and b&w abstract drawings and calligraphy by Maclise. Fine. More about The 100,000 Leaves: An Iconic Sequence for Fra's Movie
Hep Cats, February, 1958.
NY: Most Publications, 1958. "America's Finest Teen Magazine" this issue dedicated to Rick Nelson! Includes an extensive "Hipster's Dictionary" and a "Hipster's Crossword Puzzle," as well as articles on Rick Nelson, Sal Mineo, and other teen idols of the period. Fine. More about Hep Cats, February, 1958
Original collage announcing the very first performance by The Living Theatre.
n.p.:n.p., [1951]. This handmade announcement is for the production of "Four Plays" that were performed at the Beck's NYC apartment from August 15-20, 1951 (only 20 people were invited to each performance). The plays were: "Childish Jokes: or Crying Backstage" by Paul Goodman, "Ladies Voices" by Gertrude Stein, "He Who... More about Original collage announcing the very first performance by The Living Theatre
The Hollywood Star Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1979.
LA: Hollywood Star Press, 1979. Edited by Bill Dakota (pseud. of William Kern). This publication started in newspaper format but this is the premier (and we believe only) issue in magazine format. Cover photo of Elvis with sensational blurb "Exclusive! Elvis was Bi-Sexual Nick Adams was his Lover!" Also features... More about The Hollywood Star Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1979
Poster announcing Mapplethorpe's 1983 show at the Robert Miller Gallery in N.Y.C.
NY: Robert Miller Gallery, 1983. The poster features a striking b&w photograph of Mapplethorpe wearing a long, black leather coat and holding a machine gun while looking directly into the camera. A nicely designed poster by John Cheim for an important show of Mapplethorpe's work that since the late '70s..... More about Poster announcing Mapplethorpe's 1983 show at the Robert Miller Gallery in N.Y.C
Spoof matchbook cover advertising ''Old Reefer Unfiltered Cigarettes.''
Providence, RI: Model(?)Art Co., 1958. Beat-era marijuana spoof item: "Marri-Warner Tobacco Co. Old Reefer Unfiltered Cigarettes A Blend of Selected Leaves and Processed Poppy." Also states: "The Smoke That Sends You" and "Fly High With Old Reefer." This brand "sold only to undiscriminating smokers" promises to give you "happy dream... More about Spoof matchbook cover advertising ''Old Reefer Unfiltered Cigarettes.''
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Carole King Sings Pierre [and] Chicken Soup with Rice.
NY: Scholastic Records, 1975. 33 1/3 record in pictorial sleeve. Carole King sings the two title songs. The sleeve features illustrations by Maurice Sendak on both sides. Photos of King and Sendak on the verso with biographical blurbs. Very fine. More about Carole King Sings Pierre [and] Chicken Soup with Rice
Peter Max Stationary.
n.p.:n.p., [1969]. A sheet of stationary colorfully illustrated by Peter Max with a blank, cloud-like space in the middle on which to write. Included is an envelope also illustrated by Max. The pair:. More about Peter Max Stationary
Cities of the Plain.
NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1998. Softbound. Uncorrected proof in yellow wraps. According to the publisher, less than 150 copies were produced. Very fine. A scarce proof. More about Cities of the Plain
The Yellow Unicorn.
n.p.: Imperial, [1960]. LP record. Imperial 9092. Beat poetry by McKuen, folk songs by Julie Meredith, and exotica by Tak Shindo. Features one of the most desirable Beat LP cover illustrations showing a pensive beatnik sitting at a coffee-house table in a dark room illuminated only by a candle in... More about The Yellow Unicorn
From Eden Book.
n.p.: Maya Quarto, [1969]. 4to. Pamphlet. First edition. One of 50 numbered copies signed by the author. Published as No. 4 in the Maya Quartos series. Designed and printed by Clifford Burke at the Cranium Press. Fine. More about From Eden Book
Reflections on the Maurizius Case.
Santa Barbara: Capra Press, 1974. 16mo. Hardbound, issued without dust jacket. First edition, variant white cloth binding (preceded by gray cloth). One of 275 numbered copies signed by Miller. Very fine. More about Reflections on the Maurizius Case
Kanreki: A Tribute to Allen Ginsberg.
NY: Lospecchio Press, 1986. Hardbound, issued without dust jacket. First edition. One of 26 lettered copies signed by Allen Ginsberg and Bill Morgan. A 60th birthday tribute to Ginsberg with contributions by Ram Dass, Robert Duncan, Denise Levertov, Thon Gunn, Paul Bowles, and many, many others. Fine. More about Kanreki: A Tribute to Allen Ginsberg
Live Naked.
[San Diego: Phenix Publishers, 1968]. Hippie exploitation mag documenting what happens when a "HIGH SCHOOL GIRL Drops Out to LIVE WITH NAKED HIPPIES." Here we "SEE Naked teen-age kids bathe their young bodies and minds in bold sunshine and pine-needled shadow." Article by William Mullins explaining the activities at this... More about Live Naked
Silk-screen poster printing a lovely multi-color portrait of Joyce Carol Oates by Erik Zeefdruk.
n.p.: Privately published, 1982. Beneath the portrait is printed: "Black Sparrow Press Poetry Project Joyce Carol Oates." One of only 20 numbered copies signed by the artist, this copy is also inscribed to Black Sparrow Press publisher John Martin and his wife Barbara. Fine ( 25.5" x 17.75"). More about Silk-screen poster printing a lovely multi-color portrait of Joyce Carol Oates by Erik Zeefdruk
Silk-screen poster printing a lovely multi-color portrait of Joyce Carol Oates by Erik Zeefdruk.
n.p.: Privately published, 1982. Beneath the portrait is printed: "Black Sparrow Press Poetry Project Joyce Carol Oates." One of only 20 numbered copies signed by the artist. In the corner the artist has written "Thanks Joyce Carol Oates" though not a presentation to her. Fine ( 25.5" x 17.75"). More about Silk-screen poster printing a lovely multi-color portrait of Joyce Carol Oates by Erik Zeefdruk
The Collected Works of Billy the Kid.
[Toronto]: Anansi, 1970. Softbound (issued simultaneously with the cloth edition). First edition, second issue with the Governor-General's Award stamp to front cover. Signed by the author. Very near fine (tiny spot to fore-edge). More about The Collected Works of Billy the Kid
Elimination Dance.
[Iderton, Ontario]: Nairn, [1978]. Square 8vo. Pamphlet. First edition. Signed by the author. Ink name, else fine. More about Elimination Dance
Yoko Ono at Indica: Unfinished Paintings and Objects by Yoko Ono.
London: Indica Gallery, 1966. Narrow 8vo. Pamphlet. First edition. Exhibition catalog for this landmark show where gallery co-owner John Dunbar first introduced Yoko to John Lennon. Interestingly designed, featuring 8 pages each with three perforated photos with adhesive backing that were intended to be torn out and glued into their... More about Yoko Ono at Indica: Unfinished Paintings and Objects by Yoko Ono